What's to Come

This past week we were jumping from one activity to another, and wouldn't ya know, we all weren't feeling the best in midst of it all.  It really started with Derek having an earache that turned into ear infection and a quick trip to Urgent Care early in the week.  The other kids ended up with colds, as did I, that wiped us out for most of the week.  Luckily, by Friday we were all feeling better and were able to enjoy the end of Homecoming Week by watching the football game.  Derek doesn't quite get into it yet, but he was able to tolerate 3 quarters of some good football!  Nolan's really into it and loves watching the plays.  So, this week we got a taste of what's to come (or hopefully not) in the winter months.

Although I love the cooler weather, it's sad to say goodbye to another summer.  The kids aren't quite ready to let go, especially Derek as he asks almost every day for a trip to the swimming pool.  Sorry buddy!  Getting ready for colder temps means fall cleaning, both inside and out.  I put away the canning supplies, as the shelves are stocked full and the garden is winding down.  The inside of the house has been deep cleaned for the time-being.  I find myself stocking up on canned pumpkin in preparation for Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday.

The days are getting shorter and it's hard to enjoy that last little bit of sunshine in the evenings.  I'm finding that we are settling in for the night just a little bit earlier every week.  Not that I mind, as it seems that this time of year things start to slow down just a bit, and I very much enjoy that.  Soon it will be time to catch up on my reading and inside projects I put aside this summer to tend to things outside.  

With Homecoming week here and gone the kids are back into their studies.  We are practicing spelling and vocab words and it's nice to see the two older kids working together to learn.  They both love reading, and we will be making many more trips to the library as the days get colder.

Randy and I celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary this past weekend.  It was nice to spend some time together, relaxing and having adult conversation without the interruptions of kids.  But, of course, I was eager to pick them up and get back to our "normal" busy household.

Now, I find myself making more and more lists.  Christmas gift lists, things to do outside before the snow flies, and the never-ending list of house projects, not to mention the Thanksgiving menu!  That said,  I am off to enjoy the rest of this quiet evening and snuggle with my kiddos to read some books.  Enjoy!